Soldiers' Home National Cemetery 1864

Library of Congress1864

President Lincoln's Cottage
Washington, DC, United States

The Soldiers' Home National Cemetery (since renamed the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery) was established in 1861 making it the oldest national cemetery in the United States. It is located approximately 200 yards from the Cottage.

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Title: Soldiers' Home National Cemetery 1864
Creator: Library of Congress
Date Created: 1864

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